Bollywood’s Action Evolution: A Decade of Hollywood-standard Films and Iconic Heroes
Dive into the Evolution Bollywood now churns out Hollywood-level movies, thanks to advanced tech, skilled crews, and top-tier actors like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, and Vidyuth Jamwal. With them, remakes of blockbusters like Terminator and Gladiator are on the horizon. These action heroes have reshaped Bollywood’s action scene in the last decade. Let’s dissect the top 10 global action flicks of recent years.
“Force: John Abraham’s Action Revival and Bollywood’s Tamil Remake Trend”
Dive into the Evolution “Force,” a Bollywood action film released in 2011, starred John Abraham and was a remake of the Tamil movie “Kakha Kakha.” Directed by Nishikant Kamat, it marked the debut of martial arts expert Vidyut Jamval as the antagonist, with Genelia D’Souza as John Abraham’s love interest. The film received positive reviews upon its release on September 30, 2011, particularly praising John Abraham’s performance. A sequel featuring John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha was released in 2016.
“Uri: The Surgical Strike – A Cinematic Tribute to Courage and Retaliation”
Based on true events, “Uri” is lauded as one of Bollywood’s top military action films. It dramatizes the retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack, focusing on Major Vihaan Singh Shergill. Released on January 11, 2019, it grossed ₹342 crore worldwide. Directed by Aditya Dhar, it received mostly positive reviews, winning four national awards, including Best Actor for Vicky Kaushal. Paresh Rawal and Yami Gautam also delivered notable performances.
“War: Hrithik and Tiger’s Epic Collaboration in Bollywood Action History”
“War” (2019), directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra, starred Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, creating Bollywood history. Originally titled “Fighters,” it featured intense action sequences and shattered opening day collection records in India, grossing over ₹475 crore worldwide. With thrilling stunts and captivating performances, “War” became the decade’s top Bollywood action film.
“Raees: Shahrukh Khan’s Stellar Performance in an Action-Packed Thriller”
“Raees,” released on January 25, 2017, starred Shahrukh Khan in a notable action role. Directed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment, the film received positive reviews and was a box office success. Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui also had significant roles.
“Commando Series: Vidyut Jamval’s Martial Arts Mastery in Action Cinema”
Audiences eagerly await action scenes featuring heroes skilled in martial arts, like Vidyut Jamval. The “Commando” series, released over the last decade, showcases his talents, with the 2013 installment considered the best. Directed by Dilip Ghosh, it stars Pooja Chopra opposite Jamval.
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